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Review: BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY at Village Theatre


by Shelley Dean - February 06, 2026

Mysterious and mischievous are two words that ensure a pretty good time when it comes to a night at the theater. Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is the embodiment of these words. Skillfully directed by Adam Immerwahr, Village Theatre’s production of the live-action mystery is...

Review: DAPHNE IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall


by Erica Miner - January 20, 2026

Daphne in Concert, Seattle Opera’s latest offering in their series of concert presentations initiated in 2023, proved that the series concept is a successful one....

Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Seattle Rep


by Shelley Dean - January 15, 2026

Seattle Rep has opened a deeply moving and heartfelt production on its stage. The Heart Sellers explores themes of political uncertainty, belonging, and the profound depth of female friendship, offering an intimate and affecting look at one night that likely changed everything for two women. Beautif...

Review: 9 TO 5 Clocks In At Village Theatre


by Shelley Dean - December 16, 2025

Village Theatre strikes again with its latest production of 9 to 5, based on the beloved 1980 film and featuring music and lyrics by the iconic Dolly Parton. Overflowing with laughter, heart, and empowerment, this production carries its audience through a thoroughly entertaining and meaningful night...

Review: AN EVENING WITH RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY AND THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY at Benaroya Hall


by Shelley Dean - December 16, 2025

A night at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall is always worth it. Between the breathtaking venue and the consistently exceptional performances, the standard is undeniably high. It comes as no surprise, then, that Renée Elise Goldsberry’s new Christmas concert fit seamlessly into that tradition of excellen...

Review: ELF at The 5th Avenue Theatre


by Shelley Dean - December 12, 2025

The movie Elf is one of those films that sticks with you throughout your life; you remember the spaghetti, the syrup, and the unrivaled holiday cheer from the unique story. It’s only natural that a story full of this much nostalgia takes on a new life that honors its legacy. Enter Elf: The Musical...

Review: THE LION KING at The Paramount Theatre


by Shelley Dean - December 10, 2025

Stage adaptations of movies are always tricky, but there’s a certain level of prestige that comes with adapting and pulling off one of the most loved and highly regarded movie adaptations of all time. The Lion King holds a deep residency in so many hearts, having loved the movie from a very early ...

Review: DISNEY'S THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL at Benaroya Hall


by Erica Miner - December 07, 2025

Bravo to the Seattle Symphony for offering these holiday feasts for all the senses as much-welcomed gifts of love and cheer....

Review: COME FROM AWAY at The Seattle Rep


by Jay Irwin - December 04, 2025

Dear Readers, back in 2015 we were blessed with the masterpiece that is “Come From Away” by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It had one of its pre-broadway tryouts at The Seattle Rep and was a huge hit and personally, absolutely wrecked me emotionally. Now 10 years later this brilliant show is back...

Past Shows

Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
Jul 11 – Aug 3, 2025

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on...

Behind the Curtain: Mary Poppins
Behind the Curtain: Mary Poppins
Jul 6

Go BEHIND THE CURTAIN for a sneak peek of an entertaining informative and FREE preview presentation prior to each of the six TMP Mainstage productions!...

Grease
Grease
May 9 – Jun 1, 2025

Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers,...

Behind the Curtain: Grease
Behind the Curtain: Grease
May 4

Go BEHIND THE CURTAIN for a sneak peek of an entertaining informative and FREE preview presentation prior to each of the six TMP Mainstage productions!...

The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer
Mar 21 – Apr 13, 2025

The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just...

Behind the Curtain: The Wedding Singer
Behind the Curtain: The Wedding Singer
Mar 16

Go BEHIND THE CURTAIN for a sneak peek of an entertaining informative and FREE preview presentation prior to each of the six TMP Mainstage productions!...

A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Dec 18 – Dec 24, 2021

December 18 24, 2021Saturday, December 18, 11:00 amMonday, December 20, 7:00 pmTuesday, December 21, 7:00 pmWednesday, December 22, 7:00 pmThursday, December 23, 7:00 pmFriday, December...

Cinderella, Enchanted Edition
Cinderella, Enchanted Edition
Dec 10 – Dec 19, 2021

Now - December 19, 2021Fridays & SaturdaysSaturdays & Sundays Inspired by the acclaimed 1997 teleplay starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, this version of the magical...

All Shook Up
All Shook Up
Sep 17 – Oct 10, 2021

Set in the summer of 1955 in a conservative Midwestern town, ALL SHOOK UP is the modern Rock n Roll take on Shakespeares romantic comedy,...

Assisted Living: The Musical
Assisted Living: The Musical
Feb 13 – Feb 14, 2021

Welcome to Pelican Roost, the party school of retirement communities. This show tells the tales Granny will never tell. Pelican Roost is a place where...

Aunt Dottie's Sing-Along Cabaret
Aunt Dottie's Sing-Along Cabaret
Jan 29 – Jan 31, 2021

Join Aunt Dottie and her Nephew Aaron for some musical mayhem and sing-along fun. You never know what will happen with this pair but know...

Matt Baker Comedy + Stunt Show
Matt Baker Comedy + Stunt Show
Jan 15 – Jan 17, 2021

Hilarious and amazing is how the Seattle Times describes Matt Bakers comedy stunt show.Matt Bakers show is a unique combination of a hilarious stand-up comedy...

Sing-Along with Santa
Sing-Along with Santa
Dec 5 – Dec 25, 2020

Santa Claus is coming to TMP! SING-ALONG WITH SANTA is a great way to kick-off the holidays. Bring the whole family and friends to Tacoma...

TMP's Christmas Magic - Holiday Music from Broadway
TMP's Christmas Magic - Holiday Music from Broadway
Dec 11 – Dec 20, 2020

December 11 20, 2020Friday, December 11, 7:00 PMSaturday, December 12, 2:00 PMSunday, December 13, 2:00 PMFriday, December 18, 7:00 PMSaturday, December 19, 2:00 PMSunday, December...

A Virtual Visit with Santa - A Zoom Call
A Virtual Visit with Santa - A Zoom Call
Dec 12

Want to meet Santa, sign up for a private session, times available beginning at 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Santa Virtual Visits $10 for a...

Assisted Living: The Musical
Assisted Living: The Musical
Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2020

From early retirement right up to the pulling of the plug, 21st Century seniors are partying like its 1969. Imagine: no work, no pregnancy and...

American Way
American Way
Jun 12

AMERICAN WAY Way by JEREMY GABLEThe author, JEREMY GABLE, will be available for Q and A.Directed & Sound Design by ERIK FURUHEIMAudio/Video Technical by JUSTIN...

The Big One-Oh! Online Edition
The Big One-Oh! Online Edition
Jun 7

Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties that would require friends, which he doesnt have. Well, unless you count his monster friends, but theyre...

The Big One-Oh! Online Edition
The Big One-Oh! Online Edition
Jun 6

Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties that would require friends, which he doesnt have. Well, unless you count his monster friends, but theyre...

Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Jul 12 – Aug 4, 2019

Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia!...

Food Truck Festival
Food Truck Festival
Jul 20

Your taste buds are in for a treat! The TMP Food Truck Fest is returning for its fourth annual food-going experience. Some of the best...

Mamma Mia! Sing-Along
Mamma Mia! Sing-Along
Jul 18

You can dance! You can jive! Having the time of your life at TACOMA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE with the cast and crew of MAMMA MIA!, featuring...

The Pajama Game
The Pajama Game
Jun 21 – Jun 23, 2019

Directed by Julie Halpin, the Young at Heart Players demonstrates that age is just a number. In this group, adults 50 and older can gain...

My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
May 18 – Jun 10, 2018

May 18 – June 10, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 pm Sundays, 2:00 pm Saturdays, June 2 & 9, 2:00 pm Lerner and Loewe transform...

Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can
Apr 6 – Apr 29, 2018

April 6 – April 29, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 pm Sundays, 2:00 pm Saturday, April 21 & 28, 2:00 pm Based on the hit...

KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL
Mar 10 – Mar 18, 2018

If you've ever felt lost, then you?ll know just how Trixie's favorite stuffed Knuffle Bunny feels when left all alone. If you've ever felt loved,...

THE ADDAMS FAMILY SINGS BROADWAY - A Fundraiser
THE ADDAMS FAMILY SINGS BROADWAY - A Fundraiser
Mar 16 – Mar 17, 2018

March 16 & 17, 2018 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm The National Award Winning cast of THE ADDAMS FAMILY are participating in AACT’s International...

 YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Mar 2 – Mar 4, 2018

Friday, March 2, 7:30 pm Saturday, March 3, 7:30 pm Sunday, March 4, 2:00 pm Young at Heart Players is a free program for people...

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Feb 2 – Feb 25, 2018

February 2 - 25, 2018 Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30 pm Sundays, 2:00 pm Saturday, February 17 & 24, 2:00 pm The Voice. The Sultan of...

Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
Feb 10 – Feb 18, 2018

February 10 – 18, 2018 Saturday, February 10 | 11 am & 1 pm Saturday, February 17 | 11 am Sunday, February 18 | 7...

Wine and Chocolate - My Way, A Fundraiser for TMP
Wine and Chocolate - My Way, A Fundraiser for TMP
Feb 11

WINE & CHOCOLATE – MY WAY Sunday, February 11, 4:30 pm Enjoy locally crafted chocolate port, sparkling and red wines paired with decadent chocolates all...

Annie Jr
Annie Jr
Dec 30

TMP's Winter Intensive Camp is a week long process where the kids that sign up work hard all day for a week to create a...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Dec 16 – Dec 24, 2017

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively...

Once Upon a Matress
Once Upon a Matress
Nov 24 – Dec 17, 2017

Based on “The Princess and the Pea” by Hans Christian Andersen. Princess Winnifred arrives at Prince Dauntless the Drab’s castle hoping for the hand of...

A Big Band Christmas
A Big Band Christmas
Dec 4

Celebrate the holiday season Big Band style. One of TMP’s most highly-anticipated events of the holiday season. The Swing Reunion Orchestra’s Big Band will be...

Sing-Along with Santa
Sing-Along with Santa
Dec 2

Santa Claus is coming to TMP! Santa and the TMP elves will be at TMP to kick-off the holiday season. There will be singing of...

West Side Story
West Side Story
Jul 10 – Aug 2, 2015

The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theaters finest accomplishments. Shakespeare’s Romeo and...

BUDDY The Buddy Holly Story
BUDDY The Buddy Holly Story
May 15 – Jun 7, 2015

Before the Beatles, The Beach Boys or The Rolling Stones ever played a note, Rock ‘n’ Roll was forever changed by BUDDY HOLLY, a 19-year-old...

Evita
Evita
Apr 10 – May 3, 2015

Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. As an illegitimate fifteen year old, Eva escaped her dirt-poor existence for the...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Bee
The 25th Annual Putnam County Bee
Jan 16 – Feb 8, 2015

The 25th Annual Putnam County Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship...

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